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Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud celebrating winning the men's doubles title at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 25, 2026Heroes of Hong Kong: Dikosavljevic, Johnson go back-to-back in singles as Patriquin, Staksrud capture second title of 2026Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud came away with a statement win over Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio in the men's doubles final.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin competing at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 24, 2026Order of Play for Championship Sunday at PPA Hong KongAnna Bright, Hayden Patriquin, Anna Leigh Waters, and Ben Johns will all compete in multiple finals on Sunday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Noe Khlif competing at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 23, 2026Quarterfinal chaos: top singles seeds fall at PPA Hong KongNoe Khlif notched his first career victory over Chris Haworth to make his second singles semifinal in as many weeks.Reads on Pickleball.com

Rika Fujiwara competing at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 22, 2026Singles rematches take center stage in PPA Hong Kong Slam quarterfinalsRika Fujiwara will face Sahra Dennehy in a rematch of their quarterfinal from last week's Australia Pickleball Cup.Reads on Pickleball.com

Recap · May 19, 2024Vizzy Atlanta Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk=== MEN’S SINGLES === #1 Federico Staksrud is in his tenth straight final (four gold, five silver). The record is 13 straight, held by today’s opponent, Ben Johns. Staksrud beat Johns…Jim Ramsey

Blog · May 15, 2024First Pro Tournament ExperienceIf you’re here, dear reader, there’s a real good chance you were – or are – in the same position as the pro players once were. It’s that “first tournament”Andrew Gilman

Tennis and Pickleball Courts

Blog · May 13, 2024Pickleball vs TennisPickleball and tennis have a number of similarities, but the two sports have a lot of differences, too. Many tennis players have either added pickleball to their recreational activities or…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · May 13, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE VIZZY HARD SELTZER ATLANTA OPEN PRESENTED BY ACRYTECH SPORTS SURFACESOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

ping pong/ table tennis equipment

Blog · May 10, 2024Pickleball vs Ping PongPickleball and table tennis have a number of similarities, but the two sports have a lot of differences, too. Both are fast and exciting and require great reflexes and hand-eye…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · May 10, 2024Draw Reveal: Vizzy Atlanta OpenThe Vizzy Atlanta Open presented by Acrytech is kicking off on May 13th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to…PPA Tour

Analysis · May 10, 2024Seniors Step Up! Humana & PPA Tour Showcase Older Generation Smashing the CompetitionWe all know that pickleball is for everyone. It’s inclusive, social and engaging. And the health benefits are obvious – from cardiovascular, mental health, and personal fitness, pickleball is a…PPA Tour

Badminton rackets

Blog · May 7, 2024Pickleball vs. BadmintonPickleball and badminton are both racket sports, but there are several differences when it comes to court size, game play, equipment and more. Check out some of the similarities and…Andrew Gilman

pickleball paddle meghan dizon

Blog · May 6, 2024Padel vs PickleballPickleball and padel are both paddle sports and are very similar to each other, but there are several important differences when it comes to court size, game play, equipment and…Andrew Gilman

Recap · Apr 30, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the Selkirk Red Rock OpenMEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (2) Dylan Frazier and JW Johnson def. (9) Andre Daescu and Gabe Tardio, 13-11, 11-1, 11-9. . MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 1,388 shots. 126 rallies. 11 shots…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Apr 28, 2024Selkirk Red Rock Open Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk.=== MEN’S SINGLES === #1 Federico Staksrud (The new #1) did not lose a game in four matches Thursday. This is his ninth straight final this year (3 golds, 5…Jim Ramsey

Tour News · Apr 25, 2024UNITED PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION AND GLOBAL SPORTS PARTNER TO BRING PPA TOUR AND MAJOR LEAGUE PICKLEBALL TO INDIAPPA Tour India and Major League Pickleball India to Debut in 2025 Dallas, TX (April 25, 2024) – The United Pickleball Association and Global Sports have inked a deal to bring…Jeff Watson

Feature · Apr 24, 2024Treace Medical Named First Medical Device Partner and Official Foot and Ankle Solution Partner of the PPA TourPartnership to help pickleball players of all levels with bunions and related midfoot deformities to “get back on their feet” and out on the court Dallas, TX and Ponte Vedra…Jeff Watson

Analysis · Apr 24, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE SELKIRK RED ROCK OPENOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Tyler Loong Erne Pickleball

Blog · Apr 23, 2024What is an Erne?When it comes to executing the Erne and the Bert, there’s no one better to talk to than PPA pro Tyler Loong. We talked with Tyler and got all the…Andrew Gilman

Recap · Apr 23, 2024STATS WRAP: Championship Sunday at the Veolia L.A. OpenMEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Ben Johns and Collin Johns def. (4) Tyson McGuffin and Jaume Martinez Vich, 7-11, 11-9, 11-9, 8-11, 11-6. . MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 2,482 shots. 209…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Apr 22, 2024Draw Reveal: Selkirk Red Rock OpenThe Selkirk Red Rock Open is kicking off on April 24th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into…PPA Tour

tyson mcguffin and jaume martinex vich at the LA Open

Recap · Apr 21, 2024Veolia L.A. Open Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk=== MEN’S SINGLES === #2 Federico Staksrud gave up only 28 points in eight games Thursday. This is his eighth straight final this year (3 golds, 4 silvers), including a win…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Apr 16, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE VEOLIA LA OPEN PRESENTED BY DEEP EDDY VODKAOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Tour News · Apr 16, 2024STATS WRAP: Veolia Houston Open presented by Just CourtsMIXED DOUBLES FINAL (2) Etta Wright and Ben Johns def. (11) Tina Pisnik and Dekel Bar, 11-4, 11-6, 11-5. . MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 1,210 shots.100 rallies.12.1shots per rally.33.3 rallies…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Apr 15, 2024Draw Reveal: Veolia LA Open presented by Deep Eddy VodkaThe Veolia LA Open presented by Deep Eddy Vodka is kicking off on April 17th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s…PPA Tour

Recap · Apr 14, 2024Houston Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk=== MEN’S SINGLES === #10 QUANG DUONG will leave Houston with his first PPA medal. The 18-year-old did not lose a game while beating top-seed Ben Johns and sixth-seed Jaume Martinez…Jim Ramsey

How to serve in pickleball

Blog · Apr 12, 2024Pickleball Serving RulesKnowing the rules for any sport is important if you are interested in getting the most enjoyment possible. And while, at first, the rules may seem daunting, it’s fairly simple.Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Apr 12, 2024PICKLEBALL INC., UNITED PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION AND DUPR (DYNAMIC UNIVERSAL PICKLEBALL RATING) ANNOUNCE A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO DELIVER THE BEST-IN-CLASS EXPERIENCE FOR ALL PICKLEBALL PLAYERSDallas and Austin, TX (April 12, 2024) – In a milestone deal for pickleball, Pickleball Inc. and the United Pickleball Association (UPA), the parent company of Major League Pickleball (MLP) and…Jeff Watson

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